| Transportation Enhancement Program |
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| General Information |
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The Transportation Enhancement program provides federal highway funds for projects that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental value of our transportation system. The funds are available for twelve "transportation enhancement activities" specifically identified by Congress. These activities fall into four main groups:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
Historic Preservation related to surface transportation
Landscaping and Scenic Beautification
Environmental Mitigation (hwy runoff and wildlife protection only)
The intent of the Program is to fund special or additional activities not normally required on a highway or transportation project. Since program inception in 1992, Oregon has funded 190 projects for a total of $97 million.
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| Project Selection Process |
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Transportation Enhancement or "TE" projects are selected through a competitive process. The funds are provided through reimbursement, not grants. Participation requires matching funds from the project sponsor, at a minimum of 10.27%. Applications are accepted only from public agencies. Private organizations may apply in partnership with a local, state or federal agency, or Indian tribe. All projects must have a direct relationship to surface transportation.
The Enhancement Program is an important part of ODOT's ongoing efforts to improve the transportation network in Oregon. We look forward to working with local governments, other agencies, and interested organizations to complete a variety of creative, attractive projects that Oregon's citizens and visitors will appreciate for years to come.
For fiscal years 2010 - 2013, the Program will have $6.5 million per year for competive selection, and $2 million per year for the TE Discretionary Account.
The next application period will open in May 2012. Application forms and instructions will be posted at this site at that time. The selection process and forms will be very similar to what was used in 2010. See the section below for links to the 2010 documents.
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| Project Selection 2010 - 2011 |
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The Transportation Enhancement program accepted applications between July 1 and September 30, 2010. A public comment period will ran from December 13, 2010 through January 28, 2011. During that time, ODOT invited input on projects under consideration for Transportation Enhancement funding. Responses received from the general public, agencies and interest groups helped ODOT determine which projects to advance to the Transportation Enhancement Advisory Committee for evaluation and selection.
In February 2011, the Transportation Enhancement Advisory Committee approved a list of 31 finalists based on recommendations presented by ODOT staff. The primary decision factors were project technical merit and local support. Secondary considerations included relation to adopted TE "focus areas" for 2008 and relation to prior or planned transportation investment in the vicinity.
On April 4, 2011 the TE Commitee met to select projects and make a funding recommendation. Final approval from the Oregon Transportation Commission was given on May 18, 2011.
May 2010 Application Packet
List of Projects Awarded Funding
Link to TE Applications
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| Project Selection 2008/2009 |
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Thirteen projects were approved in August and September 2009 for construction in 2011-2013. During 2011, all four of the Reserve List projects were also approved and are now scheduled for construction in 2012 and 2013.
Click List of Projects Awarded Funding to view the list of projects.
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| Projects Photo Pages |
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Photos of projects approved for FY 2011-2013 construction.
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Benton County & Corvallis
Clackamas County
Cottage Grove
Keizer
Marion County
Metro Regional Services
Mill City
Newberg
Portland Office of Management & Finance
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Coos County & Port of Coos Bay
Echo
Elkton
Jacksonville
Madras
Oregon Parks & Rec. Dept.
Rogue Valley COG
Union
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Photos of projects approved for FY 2012-2014 construction (coming soon!)
Completed Project Examples
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| Projects Funded 1992-2011 |
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Fourteen projects were approved on February 21, 2007 for construction in 2009-2011. Click Projects Selected for 2009-2011 Funding to view the list of approved projects and the four alternates (Reserve List).
Click here for a list of all projects selected for TE funds between 1992 and 2011.
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| Resources |
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Links to web sites for FHWA, National TE Clearinghouse, and state programs or resources related to the TE Program.
For further information on the Enhancement Program, please contact:
Pat Rogers Fisher at (503) 986-3528
Transportation Enhancement Program Manager
patricia.r.fisher@odot.state.or.us
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